Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron
A garden, barbecues and a picnic area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
Big Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable televisions are provided.
Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Alpena motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Big Bear Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Huron. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include multilingual staff and a terrace
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and 5 minutes on foot from Lake Huron
As a guest of Big Bear Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Big Bear Lodge also features a garden and a picnic area. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Alpena motel.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Playground
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Individual decor
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property is also known as
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Big Bear Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Older but clean; we stayed here for the night that we were in Alpena. It was during winter; very pleased that the room temperature wasn't freezing cold when we checked in. Parking lot and walk ways were cleared, salted not slippery. We'd definitely stay at this Ma&Pop lodge again.
If you need a fancy place with new everything- stay away- BUT if you like (or love in my case) small older motels stay here. Clean, showers great- new bed and excellent cable system.
Stay away from the chain hotels and give this place a try!
When i booked the room i had listed we were traveling with animals. The hotels website says nothing about no pets. AFTER I booked 2 non refundable rooms about an hour later i got a message from the hotel on the hotels.com app saying no pets were allowed and no marijuana on the premises. Me and one of me fellow travelers both have United States registered service dogs and the man at the front desk was extreamly rude, was asking VERY inappropriate questions about my disability and was trying to turn us away. He then grilled us on weather we had marijuana on us or in our vehicle's. It was very uncomfortable. I tried to tell him that its against the law to ask me what my specific disability was and that he could only ask what services the dog performs and he was getting angry about it and argumentative. 10/10 would not recommend this place. Also when booking both rooms were listed as "lake view" there was 0 view of the lake from our rooms. It actually sits pretty far from the lake and has houses blocking almost everything.
This hotel is shiesty and was pulling some wierd stuff.
We arrived late and property advised that due to water boiler leak the room heating was down. They would put a space heater in the room and leave it unlocked. When we arrived the heater must have tripped the circuit breaker because it was off as were most of the plugs in the room and lights in bedroom, closet, bathroom and lamp. No one returned calls or texts. We stayed in dark room and used our phone flashlights for bathroom, shaving, showering and getting dressed. I don’t think it’s overly safe to leave a room open with an unattended heater, or not have any way to reach the property or front desk after 10PM in case there is a serious issue.
In the morning manager / owner was nice and certainly polite but not too worried about going to see the issues or finding a way to remedy the inconveniences.
This place is very transparent. They claim the property is 70 years old. It being as old as it is it’s very nice. Shows some aspects of age but I enjoyed my stay. For the price I got what I paid for. If need I would stay again.
Joe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christina
22 Oct 2024
Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Adam
Travelled with partner
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Have never stayed anywhere that was so clean! Housekeeping gave us a room refresh on Saturday for our weekend stay. The room has a lot of character complete with original tile! Was an amazing location. Price for what you get is completely fair. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks Big Bear we had a great time visiting Alpena!!
Cute family owned hotel. It’s an old place that has been refurbished and retained retro style with modern conveniences (wifi, refrigerator, microwave).It’s well taken care of, clean, comfortable, and in good location. Proprietors were very friendly. My only recommendation for the owners is add some curtains to better block out light (this is a common hotel issue). I will definitely stay here again if in the area.
This hotel was probably built in the 60's and hasn't had anything done as far as improvements since. Don't know where it got its 9.0 rating, was very disappointing.
The owners were very friendly and the motel was a wonderful mom and pop place! Much better than any of the big chains. I loved the fact that it was older but well cared for. The beds were very comfortable, although they could do with some new pillows.